... with the priority list approved by the Legislature pursuant to [ N.J.S.A. 13:19-16.2] for shore protection projects associated with the protection, stabiliza-tion ... nonfederal share of any State-federal project. The requirements of [ N.J.S.A. 13:19-16.2] notwithstanding, the Commissioner of [the DEP] may, pursuant to appropriations ... of storm, stress of weather or similar act of God. N.J.S.A. 13:19-16.2 provides in relevant part: a. The Commissioner of [the DEP ... pursuant to legislation approved in accordance with the provisions of [ N.J.S.A. 13:19-16.2(b)] or unless the shore protection project is of an ...